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Partner Interview

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Most recent answer on Oct 16, 2023
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Raj
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Raj
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While the specific format and focus may vary, here are some insights and tips to help you prepare: Time Allocation: Partner interviews are typically longer, around 45 minutes, allowing for more in-depth discussions and ... (read entire answer)
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2nd Round at McKinsey & Company

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Most recent answer on Sep 30, 2023
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Alberto
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Alberto
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Ex-McKinsey Associate Partner | +15 years in consulting | +200 McKinsey 1st & 2nd round interviews
Hi Ben, Great questions! The answers for them would depend on the interviewer style. In general, during second round interviews you can expect: More focus on your PEI stories / soft-skills Shorter / more direct question ... (read entire answer)
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Have you solved 100+ cases?

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Most recent answer on Oct 01, 2022
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Pedro
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Pedro
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gave the best answer on Oct 01, 2022
Bain | EY-Parthenon | Roland Berger | Market Sizing | 30% off in March 2024
Solving 100 cases doesn't mean you are solving cases the right way. Quantity is not the way to judge ability to perform. 
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Do partners really prepare a "structured written case"?

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Most recent answer on Mar 01, 2021
The best answer (on Feb 24, 2020) is from:
Luca
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Luca
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gave the best answer on Feb 24, 2020
BCG |NASA | SDA Bocconi & Cattolica partner | GMAT expert 780/800 score | 200+ students coached
Hello, They usually take inspiration from past projects but they always try to make them a bit "academic" and you will be asked to solve them in the same way. You have just to get used to less structured cases, withou ... (read entire answer)
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McKinsey Final Round: what to watch out for?

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Question edited on Jul 14, 2020
Anonymous gave the best answer on Dec 16, 2017
To everyone who responded: many thanks! It was me who asked this question. To everyone who may read this now or later: I confirm that all the above responses are essentially correct. They largely mirrored my experien ... (read entire answer)
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Preparation for McKinsey, Bain and BCG

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Recent activity on Dec 07, 2018
The best answer (on Mar 01, 2016) is from:
Gaurav
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Gaurav
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gave the best answer on Mar 01, 2016
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Great to see you guys leveraging this platform (apart from your b-school consulting clubs) to find partners and crack cases. While you get into the intense prep, do take care of the following: - Get your basics/knowle ... (read entire answer)
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Case Practice Partners in the Netherlands (preferably Dutch, English also possible)

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Recent activity on Feb 06, 2018
Robert asked on Mar 17, 2016
Looking for solid and experienced partners. Currently preparing for BCG, ATK, Strategy&, & Parthenon interviews
Hi guys, I'm looking for case practice partners in the Netherlands. Preferably in the Randstad and preferably in Dutch, but English is also possible. Hit me up with a message if you're interested. Robert
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How do i find areas of partnership and potential partners

Framework IT on the job Partners
Recent activity on Jan 19, 2017
Anonymous gave the best answer on Jan 19, 2017
Hi Gaurav, Your ask is complex. One simple way to start is by considering what your department is doing now and what they have trouble doing (or are unable to do but want), especially as it relates to supporting real ... (read entire answer)
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Looking for advanced partners

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Recent activity on May 20, 2016
Anuj asked on May 20, 2016
I am looking for advanced case partners to practice cases any day of the week. I am available noon to 10pm US Central time most days.
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Preparation partner(s) Zurich

McKinsey Partners
Recent activity on Apr 11, 2016
Diego
Premium
asked on Apr 06, 2016
Dear all, I am currently preparing for interviews at mck and a boutique consultancy in Zurich at the end of this month. Therefore, I am looking for serious prep-partners to practice case studies with during the next 2-3 ... (read entire question)
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Preparation partners wanted

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Recent activity on Apr 11, 2016
Stefan
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asked on Apr 02, 2016
Engineering background working in finance. Previously 1st rounds with 2xMBBS. This time intend to get the offer :)
Dear fellow preppers, If you're interested in practicing back to back sessions, with a serious partner, please get in touch. I am an intermediate candidate, but an excellent interviewer and feedback giver. My progre ... (read entire question)
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Bain Interview Preparation

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Recent activity on Mar 19, 2016
The best answer (on Jul 12, 2017) is from:
David
Looking for some practice
David gave the best answer on Jul 12, 2017
Looking for some practice
Hi Ciaran, please use the "requests" section in the "Case Partners" tab to find other users to practice with! Find the mentioned section here. If you have any othe issues you can contact us via the feedback buttons on t ... (read entire answer)
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